When we lived in the Carolinas, my friend - affectionately known as Wanda Woman, helped me organize our home. She came in, and like a superhero, organized every item in our home from the attic to the basement. When she appeared of a morning, we would work with what seemed to be superhuman strength and stamina to sort and organize every area of our two story colonial. If we were going to organize the kitchen, for instance, on a particular day, I would have to have every cabinet ... Read More about My Own Personal Superhero
Trim Healthy Mama Brownie Fudge
Good morning!!!Today I am breaking from my rut of sharing comforting casseroles to a delicious dessert! Maybe I have been in a dessert rut, too? Because I am a fan of the Trimastic Cake and the Okra cookies (my name for the Chocolate Moisties), that were in the original Trim Healthy Mama cookbook, they have always been my go-to for a dessert or treat. When I'd run out of one, I'd make the other!So when the holidays rolled around, I thought I'd try something new. The ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Brownie Fudge
For the Love of Lamp Lights – Haywood Park Hotel
Happy Friday!!!Sharing lamp light love from the luxurious and historic Haywood Park Hotel in Downton Asheville.They have recently undergone a lobby renovation and it is spectacular! There was so much beauty in the lobby alone. The brass accents are beautiful! And this gingko leaf chandelier is a perfect centerpiece to the room. Victoria Leigh thought the chairs looked like hammerhead sharks. I have to agree.Look at the detail of the gold gingko leaves.... They actually ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Haywood Park Hotel
Celebrating family and the holidays in the Motherland
Family is such a blessing! We extended our family Christmas celebration until the new year and beyond. With busy family schedules, it worked best for The Salesman's family to gather in the Motherland last week at his parents home. I wish we could've gotten a picture with everyone in it; but these are close to having everyone in them!After we left his family, our little trio traveled to Asheville for a three day adventure. The Salesman wanted to do the Biltmore Candlelight Tour, ... Read More about Celebrating family and the holidays in the Motherland
Trim Healthy Mama Black Pepper Chicken Review
Good morning, beautiful friends! How are you? Did you have a good weekend? I hope so! My weekend was quiet; but good. After the hubbub of the holidays and family and company, it was a calm weekend. Just realizing that I have been following the Trim Healthy Mama way of eating for a year now... To me that means that I have been without sugar for a year... for the most part... I did try a couple desserts from friends this holiday season; but, for my every day, and usually even for special ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Black Pepper Chicken Review